MPL 20x3x2 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020130
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811367
length
20 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width
3 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
2 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
0.9 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
2.33 kg / 22.90 N
Magnetic Induction
370.68 mT / 3707 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Technical - MPL 20x3x2 / N38 - lamellar magnet
Specification / characteristics - MPL 20x3x2 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020130 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811367 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| length | 20 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Width | 3 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 2 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 2.33 kg / 22.90 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 370.68 mT / 3707 Gs |
| Coating | [NiCuNi] Nickel |
| Manufacturing Tolerance | ±0.1 mm |
Magnetic properties of material N38
| properties | values | units |
|---|---|---|
| remenance Br [min. - max.] ? | 12.2-12.6 | kGs |
| remenance Br [min. - max.] ? | 1220-1260 | mT |
| coercivity bHc ? | 10.8-11.5 | kOe |
| coercivity bHc ? | 860-915 | kA/m |
| actual internal force iHc | ≥ 12 | kOe |
| actual internal force iHc | ≥ 955 | kA/m |
| energy density [min. - max.] ? | 36-38 | BH max MGOe |
| energy density [min. - max.] ? | 287-303 | BH max KJ/m |
| max. temperature ? | ≤ 80 | °C |
Physical properties of sintered neodymium magnets Nd2Fe14B at 20°C
| properties | values | units |
|---|---|---|
| Vickers hardness | ≥550 | Hv |
| Density | ≥7.4 | g/cm3 |
| Curie Temperature TC | 312 - 380 | °C |
| Curie Temperature TF | 593 - 716 | °F |
| Specific resistance | 150 | μΩ⋅cm |
| Bending strength | 250 | MPa |
| Compressive strength | 1000~1100 | MPa |
| Thermal expansion parallel (∥) to orientation (M) | (3-4) x 10-6 | °C-1 |
| Thermal expansion perpendicular (⊥) to orientation (M) | -(1-3) x 10-6 | °C-1 |
| Young's modulus | 1.7 x 104 | kg/mm² |
Technical analysis of the assembly - report
These data are the outcome of a physical calculation. Values were calculated on algorithms for the material Nd2Fe14B. Operational conditions may differ. Use these data as a preliminary roadmap during assembly planning.
Table 1: Static force (pull vs gap) - interaction chart
MPL 20x3x2 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
3700 Gs
370.0 mT
|
2.33 kg / 5.14 pounds
2330.0 g / 22.9 N
|
warning |
| 1 mm |
2103 Gs
210.3 mT
|
0.75 kg / 1.66 pounds
752.3 g / 7.4 N
|
low risk |
| 2 mm |
1172 Gs
117.2 mT
|
0.23 kg / 0.52 pounds
233.7 g / 2.3 N
|
low risk |
| 3 mm |
721 Gs
72.1 mT
|
0.09 kg / 0.20 pounds
88.5 g / 0.9 N
|
low risk |
| 5 mm |
345 Gs
34.5 mT
|
0.02 kg / 0.04 pounds
20.3 g / 0.2 N
|
low risk |
| 10 mm |
101 Gs
10.1 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1.7 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 15 mm |
42 Gs
4.2 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.3 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 20 mm |
21 Gs
2.1 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.1 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 30 mm |
7 Gs
0.7 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 50 mm |
2 Gs
0.2 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
Table 2: Sliding hold (wall)
MPL 20x3x2 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.47 kg / 1.03 pounds
466.0 g / 4.6 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.15 kg / 0.33 pounds
150.0 g / 1.5 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.05 kg / 0.10 pounds
46.0 g / 0.5 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.02 kg / 0.04 pounds
18.0 g / 0.2 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
4.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 30 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 50 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
Table 3: Wall mounting (sliding) - behavior on slippery surfaces
MPL 20x3x2 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.70 kg / 1.54 pounds
699.0 g / 6.9 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.47 kg / 1.03 pounds
466.0 g / 4.6 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.23 kg / 0.51 pounds
233.0 g / 2.3 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.17 kg / 2.57 pounds
1165.0 g / 11.4 N
|
Table 4: Steel thickness (substrate influence) - power losses
MPL 20x3x2 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.23 kg / 0.51 pounds
233.0 g / 2.3 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.58 kg / 1.28 pounds
582.5 g / 5.7 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
1.17 kg / 2.57 pounds
1165.0 g / 11.4 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
1.75 kg / 3.85 pounds
1747.5 g / 17.1 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
2.33 kg / 5.14 pounds
2330.0 g / 22.9 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
2.33 kg / 5.14 pounds
2330.0 g / 22.9 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
2.33 kg / 5.14 pounds
2330.0 g / 22.9 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
2.33 kg / 5.14 pounds
2330.0 g / 22.9 N
|
Table 5: Thermal stability (stability) - thermal limit
MPL 20x3x2 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
2.33 kg / 5.14 pounds
2330.0 g / 22.9 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
2.28 kg / 5.02 pounds
2278.7 g / 22.4 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
2.23 kg / 4.91 pounds
2227.5 g / 21.9 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
2.18 kg / 4.80 pounds
2176.2 g / 21.3 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
1.66 kg / 3.66 pounds
1659.0 g / 16.3 N
|
Table 6: Two magnets (repulsion) - field range
MPL 20x3x2 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Lateral Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
5.06 kg / 11.17 pounds
4 866 Gs
|
0.76 kg / 1.67 pounds
760 g / 7.5 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
3.01 kg / 6.64 pounds
5 705 Gs
|
0.45 kg / 1.00 pounds
452 g / 4.4 N
|
2.71 kg / 5.97 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
1.64 kg / 3.61 pounds
4 205 Gs
|
0.25 kg / 0.54 pounds
245 g / 2.4 N
|
1.47 kg / 3.24 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
0.89 kg / 1.97 pounds
3 106 Gs
|
0.13 kg / 0.29 pounds
134 g / 1.3 N
|
0.80 kg / 1.77 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
0.31 kg / 0.67 pounds
1 816 Gs
|
0.05 kg / 0.10 pounds
46 g / 0.4 N
|
0.27 kg / 0.61 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
0.04 kg / 0.10 pounds
690 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.01 pounds
7 g / 0.1 N
|
0.04 kg / 0.09 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
202 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
24 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
14 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 70 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
9 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 80 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
6 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 90 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
5 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 100 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
3 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Hazards (implants) - precautionary measures
MPL 20x3x2 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 3.5 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 3.0 cm |
| Timepiece | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 2.5 cm |
| Mobile device | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 2.0 cm |
| Remote | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 1.5 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 0.5 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 0.5 cm |
Table 8: Collisions (kinetic energy) - warning
MPL 20x3x2 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
51.34 km/h
(14.26 m/s)
|
0.09 J | |
| 30 mm |
88.88 km/h
(24.69 m/s)
|
0.27 J | |
| 50 mm |
114.74 km/h
(31.87 m/s)
|
0.46 J | |
| 100 mm |
162.27 km/h
(45.08 m/s)
|
0.91 J |
Table 9: Corrosion resistance
MPL 20x3x2 / N38
| Technical parameter | Value / Description |
|---|---|
| Coating type | [NiCuNi] Nickel |
| Layer structure | Nickel - Copper - Nickel |
| Layer thickness | 10-20 µm |
| Salt spray test (SST) ? | 24 h |
| Recommended environment | Indoors only (dry) |
Table 10: Construction data (Pc)
MPL 20x3x2 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 1 748 Mx | 17.5 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.32 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Physics of underwater searching
MPL 20x3x2 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 2.33 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
2.67 kg
(+0.34 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Sliding resistance
*Note: On a vertical wall, the magnet holds just ~20% of its nominal pull.
2. Steel thickness impact
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) significantly weakens the holding force.
3. Heat tolerance
*For standard magnets, the safety limit is 80°C.
4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)
chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.32
The chart above illustrates the magnetic characteristics of the material within the second quadrant of the hysteresis loop. The solid red line represents the demagnetization curve (material potential), while the dashed blue line is the load line based on the magnet's geometry. The Pc (Permeance Coefficient), also known as the load line slope, is a dimensionless value that describes the relationship between the magnet's shape and its magnetic stability. The intersection of these two lines (the black dot) is the operating point — it determines the actual magnetic flux density generated by the magnet in this specific configuration. A higher Pc value means the magnet is more 'slender' (tall relative to its area), resulting in a higher operating point and better resistance to irreversible demagnetization caused by external fields or temperature. A value of 0.42 is relatively low (typical for flat magnets), meaning the operating point is closer to the 'knee' of the curve — caution is advised when operating at temperatures near the maximum limit to avoid strength loss.
Chemical composition
| iron (Fe) | 64% – 68% |
| neodymium (Nd) | 29% – 32% |
| boron (B) | 1.1% – 1.2% |
| dysprosium (Dy) | 0.5% – 2.0% |
| coating (Ni-Cu-Ni) | < 0.05% |
Ecology and recycling (GPSR)
| recyclability (EoL) | 100% |
| recycled raw materials | ~10% (pre-cons) |
| carbon footprint | low / zredukowany |
| waste code (EWC) | 16 02 16 |
Other products
Advantages as well as disadvantages of Nd2Fe14B magnets.
Benefits
- They do not lose magnetism, even over around 10 years – the reduction in lifting capacity is only ~1% (based on measurements),
- Magnets perfectly protect themselves against loss of magnetization caused by ambient magnetic noise,
- A magnet with a smooth gold surface has better aesthetics,
- Magnets have very high magnetic induction on the surface,
- Thanks to resistance to high temperature, they can operate (depending on the form) even at temperatures up to 230°C and higher...
- Possibility of custom modeling and optimizing to individual requirements,
- Fundamental importance in electronics industry – they find application in mass storage devices, electric drive systems, advanced medical instruments, and industrial machines.
- Thanks to concentrated force, small magnets offer high operating force, occupying minimum space,
Limitations
- At strong impacts they can crack, therefore we recommend placing them in special holders. A metal housing provides additional protection against damage, as well as increases the magnet's durability.
- We warn that neodymium magnets can reduce their strength at high temperatures. To prevent this, we suggest our specialized [AH] magnets, which work effectively even at 230°C.
- They oxidize in a humid environment - during use outdoors we advise using waterproof magnets e.g. in rubber, plastic
- Due to limitations in creating nuts and complicated shapes in magnets, we recommend using casing - magnetic mechanism.
- Possible danger to health – tiny shards of magnets pose a threat, when accidentally swallowed, which gains importance in the context of child health protection. It is also worth noting that small elements of these magnets are able to complicate diagnosis medical in case of swallowing.
- High unit price – neodymium magnets cost more than other types of magnets (e.g. ferrite), which can limit application in large quantities
Holding force characteristics
Highest magnetic holding force – what contributes to it?
- on a block made of structural steel, optimally conducting the magnetic flux
- possessing a massiveness of min. 10 mm to avoid saturation
- with a plane cleaned and smooth
- with direct contact (without coatings)
- during detachment in a direction perpendicular to the plane
- at standard ambient temperature
Determinants of lifting force in real conditions
- Clearance – existence of foreign body (rust, tape, air) acts as an insulator, which lowers power rapidly (even by 50% at 0.5 mm).
- Direction of force – highest force is available only during pulling at a 90° angle. The shear force of the magnet along the surface is usually several times lower (approx. 1/5 of the lifting capacity).
- Wall thickness – thin material does not allow full use of the magnet. Magnetic flux penetrates through instead of converting into lifting capacity.
- Material composition – different alloys attracts identically. High carbon content weaken the interaction with the magnet.
- Surface quality – the more even the plate, the larger the contact zone and stronger the hold. Unevenness creates an air distance.
- Thermal conditions – NdFeB sinters have a sensitivity to temperature. At higher temperatures they lose power, and in frost they can be stronger (up to a certain limit).
Lifting capacity testing was performed on plates with a smooth surface of optimal thickness, under a perpendicular pulling force, however under shearing force the lifting capacity is smaller. Moreover, even a minimal clearance between the magnet’s surface and the plate reduces the holding force.
Safety rules for work with NdFeB magnets
Keep away from children
Absolutely store magnets out of reach of children. Choking hazard is significant, and the consequences of magnets clamping inside the body are tragic.
Nickel allergy
A percentage of the population have a sensitization to Ni, which is the standard coating for NdFeB magnets. Prolonged contact may cause dermatitis. We recommend use safety gloves.
Mechanical processing
Machining of NdFeB material carries a risk of fire risk. Magnetic powder oxidizes rapidly with oxygen and is difficult to extinguish.
Do not overheat magnets
Standard neodymium magnets (N-type) lose power when the temperature surpasses 80°C. The loss of strength is permanent.
GPS Danger
Navigation devices and smartphones are highly sensitive to magnetism. Direct contact with a strong magnet can decalibrate the sensors in your phone.
Caution required
Use magnets with awareness. Their huge power can surprise even professionals. Plan your moves and do not underestimate their force.
Safe distance
Powerful magnetic fields can erase data on payment cards, hard drives, and storage devices. Stay away of at least 10 cm.
Medical implants
Life threat: Neodymium magnets can deactivate heart devices and defibrillators. Stay away if you have electronic implants.
Shattering risk
NdFeB magnets are ceramic materials, which means they are prone to chipping. Clashing of two magnets will cause them shattering into small pieces.
Bone fractures
Large magnets can smash fingers in a fraction of a second. Never place your hand betwixt two strong magnets.
